In 1869, a Major Event in the History of Chemistry

question 123

Multiple Choice

In 1869, a major event in the history of chemistry occurred; it was the

• A) discovery of the law of definite proportions.
• B) discovery of the octet rule.
• C) discovery of the law of conservation of mass.
• D) development of the periodic table.

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Acquisition Method

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Stockholders' Equity

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